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Payhawk vs Spendesk The smart choice for complete spend management

Built for fast-growing companies, Payhawk delivers superior ERP integrations, seamless supplier setup, and powerful multi-entity control—so your spend management scales as fast as you do.

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Former Spendesk customers using Payhawk
Faculty AI
Systemair
Happy Hour
Symbio
PlayPlay

“What set Payhawk apart was the speed of onboarding. Spendesk told us it would take three to four months to get us up and running, but Payhawk was ready to go immediately.”

Andrew Mowbray Finance Manager, World Federation of Advertisers

3 reasons some of the world’s leadning companies prefer Payhawk

Spend management features for Mid-size companies

Effortless multi-entity management

Payhawk's global dashboard simplifies spend oversight with consolidated tracking, entity-level controls, and centralised visibility, making multi-entity management easy and efficient.

Deep bi-directional ERP integrations

Seamlessly connect Payhawk to ERPs like NetSuite, Xero, and Dynamics. Advanced bidirectional syncing automates data flow, eliminating manual tasks and enabling instant supplier setup for smooth spend management.

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Award-winning customer success

Payhawk's dedicated team—including Solution Engineers and Customer Support—provides timely, tailored assistance from onboarding to ongoing support, ensuring a smooth experience and full adoption.

Save with automation-powered spend management

£2M
saved annually from VAT reclaim
50%
reduction in manual workload
2x
faster month end close
£0
monthly Payhawk fees thanks to cashback

*The VAT savings metrics are from real Payhawk clients but your exact savings will depend on your business size, type, spend volumes, and your local VAT reclaim legislation. Cashback amounts vary but 1 in 4 Payhawk customers gets Payhawk for free.


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Make a seamless transition

Switching spend management providers shouldn't be pain. We're here to help you make the move a breeze.

Smooth onboarding and implementation

Your dedicated Onboarding and Implementation Managers ensure a smooth, seamless transition, setting you up for success from day one.

Lightning-fast, multilingual, real human support team

Get real-time assistance from our multilingual, in-house experts—just a message away for any questions, technical support, or guidance.

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average onboarding time
40s
average first response time
99%
customer satisfaction rate

Even more reasons you’ll love Payhawk

Don’t just replace Spendesk. Modernise all the ways you do finance.

Track real-time utilisation with budgets

Track all spend: reimbursements, POs, card spend, bank transfers, and subscriptions—empowering budget owners to make informed spending decisions effortlessly.

Customise card controls for flexibility

Adjust settings like region and merchant permissions on your cards, giving your company enhanced flexibility and security with Payhawk's granular controls.

Streamline approval workflows

Customise approval workflows for precise control and efficient expense management, perfectly suited for scaling companies.

Gain insight with custom fields

Use customisable field and flexible tracking with Payhawk, providing the depth needed to manage complex expense requirements effectively.

Reload funds instantly

Keep business operations smooth with Payhawk's instant fund reloads, ensuring company cards are ready when you need them.

Integrate easily with flexible API

Connect Payhawk to a variety of systems with our open API, offering seamless integration options for tech-savvy businesses.

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The reasons for choosing Payhawk are clear

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The information on this page is based on publicly available Spendesk product features as of November 2024.

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